Public schools in Pine Valley, CA
7 open public schools with an address in Pine Valley, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
885
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Pine Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Pine Valley, CA: 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 885 students, an average of 148 per school. The largest campus is Mountain Empire High (412 students).
Mountain Empire Unified operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pine Valley
Middle schools in Pine Valley
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Empire Junior High Mountain Empire Unified | 07–08 | 245 | 21.2:1 |
High schools in Pine Valley
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Community Day Mountain Empire Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Hillside Junior/Senior High Mountain Empire Unified · Alternative School | 07–12 | 31 | 15.2:1 | |
| Mountain Empire High Mountain Empire Unified | 09–12 | 412 | 18.8:1 | |
| Sunrise High (Continuation) Mountain Empire Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 13 | 17.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Pine Valley
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCS - Pine Valley JCS - Pine Valley District · Charter | KG–12 | 184 | 12.4:1 | |
| Mountain Empire Special Education Preschool Mountain Empire Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White33.7%
- Hispanic57.5%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Pine Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (885 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pine Valley
How many public schools are in Pine Valley, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Pine Valley: 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 885 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pine Valley?
Schools with an address in Pine Valley belong to 2 education agencies, led by Mountain Empire Unified (6 schools), JCS - Pine Valley District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Pine Valley?
Mountain Empire High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pine Valley, with 412 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pine Valley?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Pine Valley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including JCS - Pine Valley. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pine Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pine Valley public schools is 17.1:1, lower than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pine Valley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities